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Instagram gets on Windows Phone…well sort of.

Instagram gets on Windows Phone…well sort of.

A new app Itsdagram which is basically a 3rd-party, full featured Instagram client for Windows phone, is now available for Windows Phone users to download. The app description states that it’s “the only fully featured Instagram client on the market.  Register, upload, comment, like, follow, find your Facebook friends” The features of the app include: Double tap to like Tap and ho... »

Nokia CEO Dodges Question about Lumia 928, Tosses Interviewers iPhone

In a recent interview with a Finnish TV station, Stephen Elop, CEO of struggling Nokia did his possible best to avoid answering questions from a rather resilient host about the elusive Nokia Lumia 928. This device is expected to launch first in the US with Verizon and possibly in other markets. Rumors so far claim this 928 will share very similar internals as the 920 but will be enclosed in a thin... »

Instagram, Real Racing 3 and Temple Run Rumored to be on their way to Windows Phone in May

Instagram, Real Racing 3 and Temple Run Rumored to be on their way to Windows Phone in May

@anontechleaks, is reporting via tweets and a couple of screenshots that Instagram,Real Racing 3 and Temple Run—three huge titles that Windows Phone desperately needs are on their way to the platform and will be available sometime in May. According to the leaks, Real Racing 3 evidently requires 1.7GB of free space, putting it probably in 800MB range. Real Racing 2 is also reportedly coming soon to... »

Windows Phone 8 “Portico” update rolling out for users in Nigeria and some other regions

Windows Phone 8 “Portico” update rolling out for users in Nigeria and some other regions

If you have got a Windows Phone 8 device, here’s some interesting news. The Windows Phone 8 (build 10211) a.k.a ”Portico”  OS updates have begun rolling out over the air across various regions, Nigeria inclusive. The ‘Portico’ update fixes some earlier reported stability issues (random resets and freezes) and adds some new features including SMS call reject, mass select, SMS draf... »

Microsoft partners with Huawei for budget Windows Phone 8 smartphone 4Africa

Microsoft partners with Huawei for budget Windows Phone 8 smartphone 4Africa

Microsoft today announced the its collaboration with Chinese manufacturers Huawei to introduce a variant of the latter’s Ascend W1 designed specifically for Africa and aptly called “4Africa”. The Windows Phone 8 running device which will cost just $150 (roughly N23,000) will initially be available in Angola, Egypt, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, and South Africa. You will ... »

Whatsapp Allegedly Violates International Privacy Laws, may face sanctions.

Whatsapp Allegedly Violates International Privacy Laws, may face sanctions.

Popular multi-platform instant messaging app, “Whatsapp” has come under the cross-hairs of both the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and the Dutch Data Protection authority. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) and the Dutch Data Protection Authority, in a joint report released on Monday, said the app violated privacy laws because users have to provide acc... »

Two Years Later: Windows Phone Stats

Two Years Later: Windows Phone Stats

AdDuplex, an advertising firm that provides SDK’s for app developers to monetize their offerings has released this very interesting Stat regarding Windows Phone device usage. The Ad company notes that the report comes from Windows Phone apps that use the AdDuplex SDK. Curious to know what Device(s) dominate the Windows Phone space? We have a very great picture below. Some key facts to take h... »

Nokia lumia 920 and 820 launched in Nigeria, but there’s a catch. [Update]

Nokia lumia 920 and 820 launched in Nigeria, but there’s a catch. [Update]

As reported some days ago, the Nokia lumia 920 and 820 were introduced to the Nigerian market earlier today at a launch event at Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island Lagos. At the launch, the Vice President, Nokia West Africa, James Rutherfoord  told the gathering that  Nokia Lumia 820 and Nokia Lumia 920  were  ready for business with a full business suite right out of the box, comprising of Micr... »

Windows Phone 8 Introduced!

Windows Phone 8 Introduced!

Yesterday, Joe Belfiore, Manager of the Windows phone program took turns with Steve Ballmer, Microsoft CEO on stage with help from Hollywood actress Jessica Alba to introduce Microsoft’s new mobile operating system, Windows Phone 8 to the world. The main push that was stressed is how  the new OS is built around the user and how well it integrates to the rest of the windows ecosystem. The new... »

Twitter Working on Windows 8 App But Will Take A Few Months!

Twitter Working on Windows 8 App But Will Take A Few Months!

The Official Twitter Mobile twitter handle (confusing I know) had this to say earlier today regarding Windows 8 and its twitter offerings. What is rather disappointing is the time it might take to have this out in the wild for people to use. A few months is a long time. In the meantime, the Microsoft Store does spot a decent library of Twitter apps to meet your needs.  I personally use MetroTwit w... »

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